Author: Julie Kaloides

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Clearwater Compliance, a top-ranked, award-winning healthcare cyber risk management solutions platform provider, has announced it is now offering technical testing services to help healthcare providers and their partners improve the effectiveness and efficacy of their controls and meet HIPAA Security Rule technical evaluation requirements at 45 CFR §164.308(a)(8). Clearwater’s newest service and methodologies are based on guidance from the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) and other industry standards for vulnerability scans, penetration tests, social engineering testing and web application testing. The new service focuses on helping organizations identify and remediate critical vulnerabilities and meet compliance requirements.
Clearwater Compliance is introducing Technical Testing Services: cutting-edge tools, comprehensive manual testing, and unparalleled, real-world technology experience to help customers perform vulnerability assessments and technical testing.
With Clearwater’s Technical Testing Services, healthcare organizations can perform a battery of evaluations including:

• Internal and External Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
• Internal and External Vulnerability Assessment
• Wireless LAN Security Validation
• Web Application Testing
• Network Architecture Assessment
• Security Awareness Assessment

Clearwater’s experienced security experts will lead an engagement that will help a client through

• Scoping and Discovery
• Assessments
• Risk Determination
• Reporting, Guidance, and Remediation

“Every day, healthcare organizations are seeing more and more attempts at hacking into their systems,” said Bob Chaput, CEO of Clearwater Compliance. “One of our large, national healthcare customers recently told us that in the course of 24 hours, they had blocked more than 36 million unauthorized network access attempts, and it only takes one successful attempt to cause havoc. Technical Testing Services is a natural addition to our portfolio of SaaS-based software and professional services, and adds an important product in our growing suite of cybersecurity services.”
All of Clearwater’s software and solutions are exclusively endorsed by the American Hospital Association. The company has a proven track record for helping hospitals and health systems of all sizes—including over 40 of the top Integrated Delivery Networks in the country—with today’s evolving risks. Clearwater’s comprehensive portfolio of state hospital association endorsements includes thousands of hospitals. Clearwater offers both cybersecurity software as well as professional services, helping its clients not only defend against current cyber threats but also helping them build self-sufficiency to defend against future threats.
About Clearwater Compliance, LLC
Clearwater Compliance, LLC is a top-ranked, award-winning healthcare cyber risk management and regulatory compliance company. As the leading strategic partner to hospitals and health systems, its mission is to assist in successfully managing healthcare’s evolving cybersecurity risks, compliance requirements and, ultimately, ensure patient safety. A 2017 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company, the 2018 Best in KLAS winner in Cybersecurity Advisory Services, exclusively endorsed by the American Hospital Association as well as numerous state hospital associations, Clearwater solutions have been deployed within hundreds of hospitals and health systems, Fortune 100 organizations and federal government institutions. More information about Clearwater Compliance is at www.Clearwatercompliance.com.
Contacts
Clearwater Compliance, LLC
Kelly Motley, 615-483-0365
Kelly.Motley@clearwatercompliance.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Join hospital cybersecurity expert and Chief Executive Officer of Clearwater Compliance, Bob Chaput, as the keynote speaker at the first annual Texas Health Security and Technology Conference to be held April 19-20 in Austin, Texas. Chaput will address critical steps hospital leaders can take to head off new, emerging enterprise risks and help hospital leaders transform their cybersecurity and risk management strategies.
About Clearwater Compliance
Clearwater Compliance, LLC is a leading provider of hospital and health system compliance and cyber risk management solutions. Its mission is to empower hospitals and health systems to successfully manage healthcare’s evolving cybersecurity risks and ensure patient safety. Exclusively endorsed by the American Hospital Association, Clearwater solutions have been deployed within hundreds of hospitals and health systems, Fortune 100 organizations and federal government institutions. More information about Clearwater Compliance is at www.clearwatercompliance.com.
Contacts
Clearwater Compliance, LLC
Kelly Motley, 615-483-0365
Kelly.Motley@clearwatercompliance.com

Brian Kohr to Resign as CEO and Remain on CSafe’s Board of Directors
Dayton, Ohio – March 28, 2018 – CSafe Global (“CSafe” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of cold chain packaging solutions to biopharmaceutical and life science companies, airlines and freight forwarders, today announced that Jeff Pepperworth a healthcare and supply chain industry veteran with decades of relevant leadership experience, has been named as its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment follows Brian Kohr’s decision to resign as President and CEO to allow him time to pursue other interests that were set aside while building a successful global business. Mr. Kohr will continue to serve on CSafe’s Board of Directors.
“I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished at CSafe and would like to thank the entire CSafe team, made up of so many talented employees with whom I have had the sincere pleasure to work alongside,” said Mr. Kohr. “Building on CSafe’s remarkable track record of innovation and achievements to date, and looking toward the next set of growth opportunities still ahead, CSafe is well positioned for the future. I have every confidence that Jeff will help drive the company to its next level of success to become the global market leader while continuing to provide the best possible products and services to our customers and partners. I look forward to continuing to contribute to the mission of CSafe as a member of the Board of Directors.”
Prior to joining CSafe, Mr. Pepperworth served as President of the Healthcare division for Inmar, Inc. (“Inmar”), a leading provider of technology-driven pharmacy returns management and third-party pharmacy management solutions. During his tenure at Inmar, Mr. Pepperworth also served as President of their Supply Chain division, where he was responsible for overseeing all of Inmar’s supply chain and healthcare-related services. Before that, Mr. Pepperworth served as Senior Director of Materials Management at Cleveland Clinic. Mr. Pepperworth also has held several senior leadership positions at UPS, including Senior Vice President of Global Logistics and Distribution, Vice President of Central U.S. Operations and Vice President of Transportation.
“I am honored and especially excited by the opportunity to lead this great company,” said Mr. Pepperworth. “With a team comprised of some of the industry’s most experienced professionals, CSafe is uniquely positioned to continue to expand its global network of partners, service centers, support staff, sales representatives, and distributors. I look forward to working with Brian, the Board, and the rest of the CSafe team as we continue to enhance our existing product offerings and identify new cold chain packaging solutions to better serve our biopharmaceutical and life science customers’ evolving needs, while leveraging our global capabilities, outstanding solutions, and incredible customer service.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Jeff as CEO, a leader who brings a wealth of healthcare and supply chain experience in a wide range of executive roles. Jeff will lead a company that is producing record revenue and earnings right now, and we fully expect that his enthusiasm and experience will propel CSafe to even greater heights,” said Joshua Nelson, Managing Director of Thomas H. Lee Partners. “We also thank Brian for his thoughtful leadership as CEO, and sincerely appreciate his vision as he helped build CSafe into one of the world’s leading experts in cold chain packaging solutions. In addition, we are pleased that Brian will continue to serve on our Board of Directors as our partner in this investment, allowing CSafe to continue benefiting from his experience and knowledge of the industry.”
About Jeff Pepperworth
Mr. Pepperworth brings more than 20 years of executive experience in the healthcare and supply chain industry, having most recently served as President of the Healthcare division for Inmar, Inc., a leading provider of technology-driven pharmacy returns management and third-party pharmacy management solutions. During his tenure at Inmar, Mr. Pepperworth also served as President of their Supply Chain division, where he was responsible for overseeing all of Inmar’s supply chain and healthcare-related services.
Prior to his leadership roles at Inmar, Mr. Pepperworth served as Senior Director of Materials Management at Cleveland Clinic, where he was responsible for managing the supply chain network that supports the organization’s hospitals, regional medical practices, family health centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.
Mr. Pepperworth also has held several senior leadership positions at UPS, including Senior Vice President of Global Logistics and Distribution, Vice President of Central U.S. Operations and Vice President of Transportation. He is experienced in Total Quality Management, ISO9002, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Warehouse Management and Logistic Systems, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
About CSafe Global
Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, CSafe Global (“CSafe”) is a market-leading provider of cold chain packaging solutions to biopharmaceutical and life science companies, airlines, freight forwarders, and 3PLs. The company produces, leases, and services temperature-controlled, active containers which maintain high-value and temperature-sensitive biopharmaceutical cargo at precise temperatures for extended periods of time – often in extreme external conditions. CSafe also sells a broad suite of passive containers to life science, healthcare, government, military, and international disaster relief organizations. For more information, please visit the company’s website at csafeglobal.com.
About Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P.
Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”) is a premier private equity firm investing in middle market growth companies, headquartered in North America, exclusively in four industry sectors: Healthcare, Business & Financial Services, Consumer & Retail, and Media, Information Services & Technology. Using the firm’s deep domain expertise and the internal operating capabilities of its Strategic Resource Group, THL seeks to create deal sourcing advantages, and to accelerate growth and improve operations in its portfolio companies in partnership with management teams.
Since its founding in 1974, THL has raised over $22 billion of equity capital, acquired over 140 portfolio companies and completed over 360 add-on acquisitions which collectively represent a combined enterprise value at the time of acquisition of over $200 billion.
Contacts
Brad Jennings
CSafe Global
(937) 245-6448
bjennings@csafeglobal.com
or
Matt Benson / Robin Weinberg / Cameron Seligmann
Sard Verbinnen & Co.
(212) 687-8080

George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, Inc.^®, a San Diego non-profit with over three decades of knowledge and expertise in offering dementia-related adult care centers, today announced a strategic alliance with Senior Helpers^®, the nation’s premier provider of in-home senior care, to debut Town Square^®, a George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Center, powered by Senior Helpers^®. Town Square continues Glenner’s innovative approach to Alzheimer’s and dementia care by providing a unique, interactive adult day care experience and support services program for individuals and families impacted by the disease.
Town Square^® is an indoor, simulated urban environment that is designed to be attractive to all seniors, and uses reminiscence therapy to provide special benefits to those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia by surrounding them with tangible prompts from their past. Senior Helpers^® will provide all caregiver staffing for the first-ever Town Square location in Chula Vista, California, as well as all future Town Square facilities. Senior Helpers will staff each of the Town Square facilities with Senior Gems^® certified caregivers based on techniques, strategies and an overall approach to care developed by well-known dementia expert Teepa Snow, and Positive Approach^® to Care, LLC, which is also endorsed by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Caregivers will be with all Town Square participants to guide them through state-of-the-art neighborhoods featuring vintage 1950s storefronts for interactions and activities designed to spark and engage their long-term memories.
“The goal of Town Square^® is to heighten memory experiences and create an exciting, immersive and safe environment for seniors with dementia that also remains affordable and realistic for working-class families,” said Scott Tarde, CEO and Executive Director of the George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, and Town Square^® creator. “The experience leverages our rich history in Alzheimer’s and dementia respite care and support for family caregivers, but equally critical in making it successful is the personalized care we provide. Senior Helpers^® signature Alzheimer’s and dementia care training program they provide for their staff makes them the perfect partner as we seek to provide families who are living with Alzheimer’s and dementia a better way to navigate life.”
Visitors to the highly structured, midcentury “town” will be cared for and guided by Senior Helpersv caregivers throughout 14 distinctive vignettes that evoke the age when most participants (now in their 70s and 80s) were young adults, including a 1950s-era diner, pet store, movie theater, library, and museum arranged around a central green. Participants could be served hot lunch at an authentic 1950s-style diner at one turn, and then enjoy a vintage black-and-white film and old-fashioned popcorn, hairstyling at the on-site salon or tinkering with a 1959 Ford Thunderbird at another. The one-of-a-kind, interactive environment is designed to help capture part of the life and preserved cognitive function that remains intact for these individuals, ultimately enabling them to feel calm, confident and secure.
About George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, Inc. ^®
Dr. George G. Glenner was a physician and Alzheimer’s researcher at the UCSD School of Medicine. He worked tirelessly to better understand the pathology of the disease and became world-renowned for his research and identification of the beta-amyloid protein. This protein is considered the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease and has allowed researchers to make valuable inroads. Dr. Glenner and his wife Joy founded the George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers to provide services to alleviate the stress, pressures and emotional toll experienced by those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Their mission is to provide innovative adult day care and support services to families affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory impairment diseases through quality adult day care programs, family support, case management, crisis intervention, family and community education, advocacy, information and referrals.
About Senior Helpers^®
Senior Helpers^® is a premier provider of in-home senior services ranging from specialized care for those with diseases such as Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s, to personal and companion care for those seeking assistance with daily activities. Founded in 2001 with a vision to help seniors who wish to remain in their homes despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges, Senior Helpers® has 311 franchised businesses that have cared for tens of thousands of seniors with a pledge to provide “care and comfort at a moment’s notice.” Learn more by visiting www.seniorhelpers.com.
Contact
Megan O’Neal
Havas Formula
(619) 234-0345
seniorhelpers@havasformula.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—To help hospitals facing a dangerous combination of mounting cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities to connected medical devices and a widening gap in the skills required to establish, implement and mature a cybersecurity program, Clearwater Compliance, a top-ranked, award-winning healthcare cyber risk assessment and cyber management solutions platform, has expanded its cyber capabilities to include a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO). This professional service addresses the demand and critical needs that healthcare organizations face for expertise in identifying and analyzing threats, creating strategic security plans, ensuring compliance, and securing the environment from threats and cyberattacks.
With Clearwater as a strategic partner, healthcare organizations can meet the critical need for cybersecurity competency with access to seasoned professionals who understand the complex industry of healthcare and cyber risk management. vCISO customers also have access to Clearwater’s award-winning compliance and risk management platform. These solutions alleviate the need to employ skilled talent and have been developed for organizations that do not have the experience on staff or would like to have a seasoned expert without increasing headcount.
“Large and small hospitals alike are under the same threat of a cyber-attack, and forward-thinking hospital leaders are preparing their facilities through staff training, risk monitoring and other tactics,” said Lance Lunsford, Texas Hospital Association senior vice president of marketing/communications and CEO for the organization’s subsidiary HealthShare. “With vCISO, more of our members can take advantage of Clearwater’s expertise in risk assessment and management. The Texas Hospital Association represents about 500 hospitals across the state from the largest systems to rural and critical access hospitals. We are very excited about Clearwater’s array of services and solutions that enable our smaller hospitals to pool their resources to share a vCISO across their region.”
Clearwater’s new vCISO services include:

• Overall program leadership and advisory services
• Information risk management program governance
• Development of security and information risk management policy, procedures and best practices
• Establishment of a 3rd party risk management program

“With the dearth of security and risk management professionals, especially those with healthcare experience, finding and affording a qualified CISO can be a challenge,” says Bob Chaput, CEO of Clearwater Compliance. “Our vCISO service is completely tailorable to any hospital’s compliance and cyber risk management requirements and organizational needs. What’s unique is our ability to equip customers with our award-winning IRM|Pro™, SaaS-based software. Along with other solutions, our vCISO can be either on-site or remote, full-time or part-time, whichever makes the most sense operationally and fits the customer’s budget.”
Clearwater’s software and solutions are exclusively endorsed by the American Hospital Association. The company has a proven track record for helping hospitals and health systems of all sizes—including over 40 of the top Integrated Delivery Networks in the country—with today’s evolving risks. Clearwater’s comprehensive portfolio of state hospital association endorsements includes thousands of hospitals. Clearwater offers cybersecurity software and professional services, helping its clients not only defend against current cyber threats but also helping them build self-sufficiency to defend against future threats.
About Clearwater Compliance, LLC is a top-ranked, award-winning healthcare cyber risk management and regulatory compliance company. As the leading strategic partner to hospitals and health systems, its mission is to assist in successfully managing healthcare’s evolving cybersecurity risks, compliance requirements and, ultimately, ensure patient safety. A 2017 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company, the 2018 Best in KLAS winner in Cybersecurity Advisory Services, exclusively endorsed by the American Hospital Association as well as numerous state hospital associations, Clearwater solutions have been deployed within hundreds of hospitals and health systems, Fortune 100 organizations and federal government institutions. More information about Clearwater Compliance is at www.Clearwatercompliance.com.
Contacts
Clearwater Compliance, LLC
Kelly Motley, 615-483-0365
Kelly.Motley@clearwatercompliance.com

Cold-chain packaging manufacturer CSafe Global has been recognized for its innovative temperature-sensitive packaging solutions by the Asia-Pacific Bioprocessing Excellence Awards. CSafe Global was named the Best Passive Temperature-Controlled Packaging Solution Provider of 2018 at a recent ceremony in Singapore.
Dayton, OH, March 15, 2018
Held in conjunction with the Biologistics World Asia Conference, the awards ceremony recognized industry leaders for their efforts to facilitate sustainable supply chain management at enhanced speed, reduced cost and superior quality.
“All award recipients [were] recognized as industry leaders and trendsetters in the biologistics scene and as such, we wish to accord the highest honor of acknowledgement and appreciation of their efforts to inspire innovations of tomorrow,” a conference spokesperson said.
“CSafe is honored to receive this prestigious award that recognizes our commitment to be the most trusted name in cold chain packaging solutions,” Tom Weir, Vice President of Global Operations for CSafe Global said. “It is very gratifying and rewarding to bring out innovative, groundbreaking solutions to Asia Pacific and make a difference for our stakeholders and partners across the region.”
CSafe Global is the only worldwide temperature-sensitive packaging provider with an extensive portfolio of both active solutions (CSafe RKN and new CSafe RAP) and passive solutions (AcuTemp and Kalibox) for the transport of vital life-science products. The company is extensively expanding its commercial and operational market presence globally including throughout the APAC market. The recent release of the new CSafe RAP active temperature-controlled container, with the industry’s best performance profile and largest payload size, is an integral part of that geographic expansion.
“CSafe is very honored with the recent award,” cited Brad Jennings, VP of Global Marketing for CSafe Global. “We look forward to receiving more of this type of recognition as we continue our expansion in the important Asia Pacific region. As we are the only company globally that provides a comprehensive portfolio of both active as well as passive temperature-controlled packaging solutions, we are particularly well suited to offer life-science companies with a solution — the right solution — that best meets their particular cold-chain packaging needs.”
CSafe Global delivers an industry-leading portfolio of temperature-control solutions to meet today’s global demands and is committed to preserving the integrity of customer shipments every single time.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Clearwater Compliance, a top-ranked, award-winning healthcare cyber risk assessment and management solutions platform, will be presenting and exhibiting at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society’s (HIMSS) annual conference and exhibition. Clearwater will be exhibiting in booth # 8500 – 09 at the HIMSS18 Cybersecurity Command Center March 6 – 8, 2018 at the Venetian-Palazzo-Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, NV. Clearwater’s team will be demonstrating the power of its SaaS-based software solutions for advancing patient safety, and sharing its new, near realtime Risk at a Glance dashboards.
Clearwater’s CEO Bob Chaput will be presenting with Encompass Health’s (formerly HealthSouth) CIO Rusty Yeager in the pavilion theater on the subject of “Creating an OCR-quality Risk Management Program,” scheduled for Wednesday, March 7 at 1:30 p.m.
In addition, Chaput will be leading a CHIME FOCUS GROUP titled “Next Generation Cyber Risk Management Reporting” scheduled for Wednesday, March 7 at 4 p.m.
Clearwater’s participation at HIMSS18 comes on the heels of being awarded Best in KLAS 2018 for Cybersecurity Advisory Services and winning the exclusive endorsement by the Texas Health Association that represents 85 percent of Texas’ acute-care hospitals and health systems. In addition, Clearwater has just secured new state hospital association endorsements in Oklahoma, South Dakota, Ohio and Illinois. The company already has endorsements with state hospital associations in Georgia, Arkansas and Montana. Last month, Clearwater announced an investment by Altaris Capital Partners, LLC to further accelerate the company’s rapid growth.
Clearwater’s solutions are exclusively endorsed by the American Hospital Association. The company has a proven track record for helping hospitals and health systems of all sizes—including over 40 of the top Integrated Delivery Networks in the country—with today’s evolving risks. Clearwater’s comprehensive portfolio of state hospital association endorsements includes close to 800 hospitals. Clearwater offers both cybersecurity software as well as professional services, helping its clients not only defend against current cyber threats but also helping them build self-sufficiency to defend against future threats.
About Clearwater Compliance
Clearwater Compliance, LLC is a top-ranked, award-winning healthcare cyber risk management and regulatory compliance company. As the leading strategic partner to hospitals and health systems, its mission is to assist in successfully managing healthcare’s evolving cybersecurity risks, compliance requirements and, ultimately, ensure patient safety. A 2017 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company, the 2018 Best in KLAS winner in Cybersecurity Advisory Services, and exclusively endorsed by the American Hospital Association as well as numerous state hospital associations, Clearwater solutions have been deployed within hundreds of hospitals and health systems, Fortune 100 organizations and federal government institutions. More information about Clearwater Compliance is at www.Clearwatercompliance.com.
Contacts
Clearwater Compliance, LLC
Kelly Motley, 615-483-0365
Kelly.Motley@clearwatercompliance.com

Senior Helpers^®, the nation’s premier provider of in-home senior care, has announced that the company was recently appointed to the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), an exclusive alliance of leading healthcare companies from all health sectors committed to advancing the American healthcare system. As the HLC’s first member specializing in in-home senior care, Senior Helpers aims to share valuable insights and ultimately help to provide improvements in the quality of care to the elderly and work in tandem with HLC to elevate care options to seniors across the U.S.
“We are honored to be invited to become part of the prestigious Healthcare Leadership Council and represent the senior care industry while working with some of the most forward-thinking and well-respected leaders in healthcare,” said Peter Ross, CEO and co-founder, Senior Helpers. “Our joining the HLC further demonstrates our long-standing commitment to helping transform senior care nationwide, and taking an important step toward improving health and driving high-quality care for all seniors, despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges.”
The HLC is well-known by congressional members and staff as an integral source for comprehensive information on key health issues. As a HLC member, Senior Helpers will advocate measures to increase the cost-effectiveness of senior healthcare by emphasizing wellness and prevention and care coordination, while utilizing consumer choice and competition to elevate value. With the nation’s growing and aging population, the baby boomer generation in particular is experiencing a higher volume of healthcare needs, demanding an increase in healthcare services. Senior Helpers will work with the HLC to ensure a better quality of life for seniors and their families by leading the way and providing dependable and affordable care.
“The Healthcare Leadership Council is comprised of a select number of innovative companies from all health sectors that are transforming our nation’s healthcare system,” said Mary R. Grealy, HLC president. “We are thrilled to have Peter Ross and Senior Helpers as members. The company is successfully addressing some of the most important challenges facing an aging society, among them enabling people with health needs to live independently at home and providing care to the increasing number of Americans struggling with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. In our country’s ongoing effort to improve both the quality and cost-efficiency of healthcare, we can learn a great deal from the strides taking place at Senior Helpers.”
About Senior Helpers^®
Senior Helpers^® is a premier provider of in-home senior services ranging from specialized care for those with diseases such as Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s, to personal and companion care for those seeking assistance with daily activities. Founded in 2001 with a vision to help seniors who wish to remain in their homes despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges, Senior Helpers® has 311 franchised businesses that have cared for tens of thousands of seniors with a pledge to provide “care and comfort at a moment’s notice.” Learn more by visiting www.seniorhelpers.com.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—The Texas Hospital Association announced its newest partnership with Clearwater Compliance, a top-ranked, award-winning healthcare cyber risk management and regulatory compliance solutions company. The endorsement follows an extensive due diligence analysis with Texas hospital leaders closely examining Clearwater’s operations and services.
THA represents more than 85 percent of the state’s acute-care hospitals and health care systems, which collectively employ more than 365,000 healthcare professionals statewide. The partnership will enable the THA’s member hospitals and health systems to advance cyber risk management best practices and respond more strategically to cyber threats. Clearwater Compliance’s services include comprehensive risk assessments, assistance with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights investigations and audits, ongoing education and expert consulting services to meet member hospitals’ regulatory and risk management goals.
“As we’ve learned over the last year, hospitals and medical devices in the United States are extremely vulnerable to cyberattacks. This threat represents what could be a significant and destructive result on operations and financial health of our hospitals, but more importantly, the health care quality our patients depend on,” said Ted Shaw, THA president/ CEO. “By partnering with Clearwater Compliance, Texas hospitals have a strong ally to help protect against today’s evolving cyberthreats.”
Clearwater’s solutions are exclusively endorsed by the American Hospital Association and multiple state hospital associations. The company has a proven track record for helping hospitals and health systems of all sizes — including over 40 of the top Integrated Delivery Networks in the country — with today’s evolving risks. Clearwater’s comprehensive portfolio of state hospital association endorsements now includes close to 800 hospitals. Clearwater offers both cybersecurity software as well as professional services, helping its clients not only defend against current cyberthreats but also helping them to build self-sufficiency to defend against future threats.
“We are honored to earn the Texas Hospital Association’s trust and confidence,” said Barry Mathis, senior vice president and chief business development officer, Clearwater Compliance. “We show outcomes and results and see firsthand how we are improving the lives of our customers. We will help Texas hospitals better identify and manage cyber risks to ensure access to timely, quality care.”
About Clearwater Compliance
Clearwater Compliance, LLC is a top-ranked, award-winning healthcare cyber risk management and regulatory compliance company. As the leading strategic partner to hospitals & health systems, its mission is to assist in successfully managing healthcare’s evolving cybersecurity risks, compliance requirements and, ultimately, ensure patient safety. A 2017 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company, the 2018 Best in KLAS winner in Cybersecurity Advisory Services, exclusively endorsed by the American Hospital Association as well as numerous State Hospital Associations, Clearwater solutions have been deployed within hundreds of hospitals and health systems, Fortune 100 organizations and federal government institutions. More information about Clearwater Compliance is at www.Clearwatercompliance.com.
About Texas Hospital Association
Founded in 1930, the Texas Hospital Association is the leadership organization and principal advocate for the state’s hospitals and health care systems. Based in Austin, THA enhances its members’ abilities to improve accessibility, quality and cost-effectiveness of health care for all Texans. One of the largest hospital associations in the country, THA represents more than 85 percent of the state’s acute-care hospitals and healthcare systems, which employ more than 365,000 healthcare professionals statewide.
Contacts
Texas Hospital Association
Lance Lunsford, 512-465-1052
llunsford@tha.org
or
Clearwater Compliance
Kelly Motley, 615-483-0365
Kelly.Motley@clearwatercompliance.com

HealthTronics was a proud sponsor of today’s Health Tech Austin’s Medical Device Summit in Austin.
The Medical Device Summit provided an opportunity for attendees to see the latest technologies, listen to thought leaders and experts in the medical device field, and participate in a forum where innovative companies share their technologies with investors and potential commercial partners.
The Summit featured a keynote by Scott Wallace, Managing Director of the Value Institute for Health and Care at Dell Medical School, on “How Medical Devices Impact the Delivery of Value Based Health Care.”
Our very own, Russell Newman participated in a panel discussion entitled, “Enhancing Value Through the Strategic Use of IP.” Russell provided helpful insight about the role of IP in late stage companies.
The summit also included The Medical Device Showcase, where 12 Companies made pitches ranging from minimally invasive devices to digital hardware. Director of Marketing and Communications, John Eberts, presented the awards to those who participated in the pitches. First place went to UnaliWear’s Jean Anne Booth. UnaliWear created the Kanega watch – the first all-in-one, voice-controlled device designed to keep seniors independent, active and safe.
It was an exciting two days of innovative technologies and ideas flowing in one summit and HealthTronics was excited to be a part of it.